CASA EVENTS JANUARY: CLOSED
FEBRUARY 2/12/22 2nd Saturday: New Mexico's Money, Coins of the Colonists: 1536 – 1812
2/19/22
New Mexico’s Early Money SPANISH CURRENCY FIRST CAME TO
coinage, and
THE NORTH AMERICAN COLONIES
Colonial (US) paper
THROUGH LUCRATIVE TRADE WITH
money in this
THE WEST INDIES. The Spanish silver
Second Saturday
dollar had been the world’s outstanding
event. Rod Frechette
coin since the early 16th century, and was
is a scholar from
spread through the vast silver output of
the Florence School
the Spanish colonies in Latin America.
of Numismatics. In
Spanish coinage was a legal contender
addition to winning
with the US dollar up until the coinage act
the National Coin Week Award, he’s
of 1857.
won dozens of 1st place ribbons for
Numismatic scholar, Rod Frechette,
competitive coin exhibits. Rod presents
unfolds the history at Casa San Ysidro,
coin and stamp displays to schools for
speaking about Mexican coinage,
the Albuquerque Coin Club’s Magical
contemporary US and European
History Tour.
10
WINTER 2022
Art. History. People.
Blacksmithing Basics: The technique of heating metal and forging it into necessary implements and tools dates back over a thousand years. There has been a recent resurgence of interest in this field. Most blacksmiths are self-taught, however understanding the basic principles and techniques can speed the learning process. This hands‐on opportunity provides the knowledge to begin making your own tools, knives, and decorative art. Registration Required 9:00AM – 1:00 PM
2/26/22 Heritage Spinning and Weaving – Fiber Prep: This class features the origins and histories of fiber in Spanish Colonial New Mexico, fiber harvest, and preparation using Churro wool. Learn to wash, carding, and comb wool. Museum Admission 1:30 – 3:00 PM
